Removing Occupant Detection Control Unit

Information 

If components of the seat occupancy detection system (only on vehicles for C02 - USA and C36 - Canada)  must be replaced, the padding with affixed mat for the seat occupancy detection system -1-  and the control unit for seat occupancy detection -2- must always be replaced as a complete unit  since they are paired during manufacture.

Spare parts are grouped in a repair kit  .

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Contents of repair kit for seat occupancy detection system

A mixed installation is not permitted  .

Do not detach  the mat  for the seat occupancy detection system  from the foam part.

Information 

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

• Always wear approved work clothes and shoes when carrying out assembly work  .
• Do not remove new part from ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging until shortly before installation and only at the installation position  .
• Do not touch electric pins and plug contacts  .

1. Release and unplug electric plug connection -1-  .

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   Electric plug connection

2. Open retaining lug -2-  and remove occupant detection control unit -3-  from the holder.

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Occupant detection control unit